Determining the Reasons for Weight Gain Following Smoking Cessation: Current Findings, Methodological Issues, and Future Directions for Research

After summarizing the epidemiological literature on the relationship between smoking & body weight in humans, the current literature on possible dietary, physical activity, & metabolic changes following smoking cessation is reviewed. Methodologies involved in the accurate collection of dietary intake, physical activity, & metabolic rate information from exsmokers are described, & suggestions offered for future research on the determinants of weight gain following smoking cessation. 87 References. Modified HA